Bomb Threat

Bomb Threat
The University Police Department or emergency responders will assess the threat and act in the best interest of the campus community.

In the Event of a Suspicious Package:

If visible, DO NOT HANDLE THE OBJECT.
Immediately call the UST Police Department at 713-525-3888.
Security will contact the local authorities.
Quickly evacuate. Do not touch or move anything in the room.
Stay as far away from the building as possible, at least 300 feet.
Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a University official.

Bomb Treat by Phone Procedure:

Stay calm and keep the caller on the line. Ask questions about the location and time of detonation of the bomb. See the Bomb Threat Questionnaire.
Listen for background noise to determine where the caller is located.
Immediately call the UST Police Department at 713-525-3888.
Local authorities will conduct the bomb search.
Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a University official.

If you are in the effected building, evacuate the facility immediately:

Alert occupants of the threat and assist other in evacuating.
Do not turn lights on or off or open/close drawers, cabinets or doors when leaving.
Quickly and quietly leave the facility and do not use exits near the threat area.